FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions For Iowa
Iowa Corporations
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Officer Information
Stock Information
Corporate Records
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
Taxes
S Corporation
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
- The name must contain the words "Corporation," "Incorporated,"
"Company," "Limited," or the abbreviation "Corp.," "Inc.," "Co.," "Ltd.,"
or words or abbreviations of like import in another language.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
- Minimum Number - One or more.
- Residence Requirements - No provision.
- Age Requirements - None
- Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
- Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Stock Information
- An increase in shares or par value does not affect initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
- The articles of incorporation, bylaws, any amendments thereto certified
by the Secretary of State, and a copy of the stock ledger, or statement
of where it is kept, must be kept at the principal office of the
corporation.
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
- Initial report for corporations and LLCs is due by April 1st of the year
you file (i.e. if you file November 2005, the initial report is due by April
1st. The cost is $30 for online filing and $45 for paper filing. The
biannual filing is due every 2 years thereafter.
Taxes
- For more information on taxes, visit http://www.state.ia.
us/government/drf/index.html.
S Corporation
- S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Iowa. A separate
state election from the federal election is not required.
License Requirements
- Iowa requires many businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if
operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your
business is complying with the license requirements for your particular
profession. - The Iowa Secretary of State requires that all Corporations and LLCs
file biennial reports. The Secretary of State will send a reminder to the
designated Registered Agent of the company the first week of January.
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